Adventure

For those of you who are frequent visitors to Hawaii, you know that it all boils down to a personal choice since each island is truly unique. On each you’ll find island spirit and aloha. It is indeed hard to imagine not having a great vacation no matter which island you choose. We’ve just updated our thoughts on this subject, including some issues on one island you should be aware of. We look forward to hearing yours. Oahu A good pick for a Hawaii vacation when looking for value, city, nightlife, history and activities. In Honolulu you’ll generally find better Hawaii deals on airfare and accommodations here too. Maui is a close second in that regard. Eighty percent of Hawaii’s population reside on Oahu so there’s an abundance of energy. Not to mention great shopping, major museums in addition to entertainment and dining options galore. Plus Pearl Harbor. If...

Torrey Pines Joshua Tree Death Valley California has a lot to offer in the way of beaches, entertainment and such. Many people fail to realize there are tremendous hiking opportunities, particularly in the south. When discussing hiking in California, it is important to get a caveat out of the way. You can go hiking on any of the beaches and walk for days. It is a good time since you can people watch and there are also plenty of places to stop for food and grog. That being said, I am not going to include beaches in this list of hiking trails. If you want to hike them, you already know where they are. The trails in Torrey Pines State Reserve make for good day hikes. Although very close to the ocean, they are located about 300 feet up on a bluff overlooking the north end of La Jolla....

Annually, hundreds of thousands of people flock to a feat of nature, the Grand Canyon, in Arizona. No one can help but marvel when they look upon the cut in the earth a mile deep, 18 miles wide, and 277 miles long. If you are planning traveling to this very popular spot in the USA, here are a few things you need to think of before starting your adventure. 1. If you have a lot of time to research and sort out your trip to the Grand Canyon, great! If not, you may want to consider a travel agent, to make sure you are learning about all the fun and interesting things to do on your trip. 2. How are you getting there? Some like to take a road trip to the Grand Canyon and experience other locations along the way. Before you try to go this route, you...

Sedona, Arizona, is one of the USA’s ten most beautiful places. It is a four-season adventure in beauty. The community boasts a list of 102 things to do while in Sedona, and the list is not exaggerated. Some are free, some are pricey, but all are viable possibilities, accentuating this beautiful land. You will meet lots of people in Sedona, from everywhere in the world, but it’s not the shoving, hurry-hurry crowd (with the possible exception of the early morning or late evening commute of the friendly service population). More often it’s rubbing shoulders with others who hike and stroll and caravan endeavoring to capture their share of the beauty and peace surrounding the valley. Which of the following will appeal to you? • Visit the Africa Wildlife Park • Golf at one of Sedona’s 18-hole Courses • Take a jeep tour • Photograph your aura • Hike to...